Celtics Can't Handle Heat, Lose Some Breathing Room In Playoff Standings
Even with Jimmy Butler sidelined for Miami, the Celtics couldn't handle the Heat in Orlando.
Even with Jimmy Butler sidelined for Miami, the Celtics couldn't handle the Heat in Orlando.
Gordon Hayward explained his decision to put "Education Reform" on the back of his jersey, saying that everyone deserves an equal opportunity to receive a good education.
Of their eight seeding games ahead of the NBA playoffs, Tuesday night's is the most important tilt for the Boston Celtics.
Kemba Walker saw a slight uptick in playing time on Sunday afternoon, playing 22 minutes in Boston's win over the Portland Trail Blazers. The Celtics point guard is still on a minutes restriction due to lingering left knee soreness, but when he's on the floor, Walker looks like the All-Star point guard who helped guide the Celtics near the top of the Eastern Conference this season.
In his first game back of the NBA's restarted season, Jayson Tatum looked like a guy who forgot how to play basketball. It was worrisome, but most felt pretty confident that the 22-year-old would remember how to put the ball in the hoop fairly quickly.
Jayson Tatum scored 34 points, Jaylen Brown added 30 and the Boston Celtics built a big lead early before holding on for a 128-124 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday.
What went right -- and what didn't -- for the Celtics in their first game back.
Giannis Antetokounmpo converted a tiebreaking three-point play with 1:28 left on an overturned call that kept him in the game and helped the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Boston Celtics 119-112 on Friday night.
Before the Celtics and Bucks could tip off in Orlando, the two teams came together to send a message of unity. Both teams locked arms and took a knee during the national anthem.
Players and coaches from all four teams involved in the NBA's re-opening night took a knee and locked arms during the national anthem.
We knew that Kemba Walker would play in Boston's bubble opener on Friday night, but now we know how much the Celtics point guard will play against the Bucks.
The Celtics will face a formidable foe in the Milwaukee Bucks in their first game back Friday night. But while the Bucks still have Giannis Antetokounmpo, they will not have their full herd against Boston.
We've been thinking long and hard about the return of Celtics basketball, and here is what we'll be looking forward to the most when things tip off once again on the 2019-20 season.
On the eve of restarting the 2019-20 season, the NBA has some good news to share.
For the Celtics, the value of the NBA's seeding games lies more in knocking off any lingering rust from a four-month layoff and rebuilding the team's chemistry of the regular season more than wins and losses.
Kyrie Irving is making sure WNBA players can sit out the season and not stress about a paycheck.
We've been talking about Kemba Walker's knee for weeks, but we can finally talk about the point guard playing for the Boston Celtics.
Fans obviously won't be able to attend games inside the NBA bubble in Orlando in person. But the league is giving them a chance to be part of the fun virtually.
Before the COVID-19 pandemic forced the NBA to pause its season in March, the Celtics were a team still trying to figure out what it could be.
Kemba Walker participated in some live action Thursday morning, which is great news for the Boston Celtics and their All-Star point guard. But it's what he had to say about his role on the team that will have Celtics fans grinning ear to ear ahead of the NBA's restart.
Kevin Garnett wants to come back to Minnesota — as a Timberwolves owner.
Another day, another Kemba Walker update from the Celtics.
The oddsmakers don't particularly like Boston's chances at winning it all, but they like the Celtics enough to bump up their odds over the last few weeks.
Kemba Walker's knee is a bit worrisome, but at least Celtics head coach Brad Stevens is comfortable enough to have some fun with the ailment.
The NBA analyst says Boston has as good a chance as any team to surprise people this postseason.
At least 25,000 dock workers at 14 ports from Massachusetts to Texas appear ready to go on strike this week.
One Patriots legend doesn't want to see Drake Maye starting games for New England until late November.
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu will visit a farm in western Massachusetts Monday to highlight the city's farm-to-school partnerships.
Helene left at least 116 people dead and caused widespread destruction. More than two million homes and businesses still had no power in the storm's wake.
After the Patriots fell to 1-3 on the season, head coach Jerod Mayo said that Jacoby Brissett is still the team's starting quarterback "at this point."
At least 25,000 dock workers at 14 ports from Massachusetts to Texas appear ready to go on strike this week.
This fall, Massachusetts voters will face the largest crop of statewide ballot questions in years, many of them involving complex issues.
Local leaders in Boston are reaching out to the U.S. Postal Service with concerns about mail delivery in some neighborhoods, especially over possible delays with mail-in ballots.
It's not getting any better for the Patriots offense.
One Patriots legend doesn't want to see Drake Maye starting games for New England until late November.
Dr. Mallika Marshall is answering a viewer question on whether you can get vaccinated while having a cold.
There is concern over the newest weight loss drugs sparking eating disorders in teens.
Maternal mortality is on the rise in the U.S and a leading cause is pregnancy-induced hypertension, or high blood pressure.
Dr. Mallika says she's been seeing a number of patients with the stomach flu and she explains how to treat it properly.
A new study finds a startling number of children worldwide are developing near-sightedness.
In the wake of Enrique Delgado-Garcia's death following a boxing training exercise with the Massachusetts State Police, the I-Team uncovered a similar case decades ago where a recruit died after excessive police training.
Relief may be on the way for hundreds of drivers in Massachusetts, who lost their commercial driver's licenses due to violations from decades ago.
Valuable land in Concord, Massachusetts was stolen from a couple. Now a home is being built there against their wishes.
Enrique Delgado-Garcia died after he was injured during a boxing exercise at the Massachusetts State Police Academy.
A former classmate of the Massachusetts State Police recruit who died after an incident at the academy says he was subject to hazing and harassment.
Researcher Diane Hessan is looking at voter reactions to the debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump.
New polling shows Vice President Kamala Harris has opened up a big lead over former President Donald Trump with a key voting group -- women.
After Meta announced it's launching Instagram for teens, one woman whose daughter died after buying drugs on social media, said the move is too little too late.
WBZ-TV political analyst Jon Keller looks at the key moments of the debate between presidential candidates Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.
During an interview on the Sunday edition of "Keller At Large," Massachusetts AFL-CIO president Chrissy Lynch talked about the state of labor in Massachusetts.
Toy and game maker Hasbro is looking at moving its headquarters from Rhode Island to downtown Boston, according to a new report.
Nearly 900 hotel workers at four Boston hotels went on strike Sunday morning.
The Market Basket owner is thanking employees with surprise bonuses, 10 years after unprecedented protests and walkouts.
Dunkin's fall menu includes a $6 meal deal and a coffee milk beverage inspired by the state of Rhode Island.
Stop & Shop will soon stop selling cigarettes and other tobacco products at all stores.
Host Rachel Holt talks with their CEO about their distinct connection to Newport and what sets them apart as a "brewstillery."
Newport's Castle Hill Inn is one of the area's most coveted destinations offering visitors spectacular views, luxurious accommodations, and unique dining experiences.
Founded in 2014 with a mission of preserving, celebrating and sharing automotive history, the Audrain Automobile Museum is a must-stop destination for both car enthusiasts and Newport visitors alike.
Host Rachel Holt joins Prezza Mixologist Craig Carpenter in Boston's North End for a hot new twist on a classic cocktail that's bound to be the next big hit.
Chef Delphin Gomes joins host Rachel Holt in the test kitchen to show off his latest creations and the art of merging design with chocolate.
One Patriots legend doesn't want to see Drake Maye starting games for New England until late November.
After the Patriots fell to 1-3 on the season, head coach Jerod Mayo said that Jacoby Brissett is still the team's starting quarterback "at this point."
It's not getting any better for the Patriots offense.
The Patriots did themselves no favors in San Francisco, and are now 1-3 on the season after a 30-13 loss to the 49ers on Sunday.
Vaughn Grissom had an RBI double and scored a run to help Boston beat Tampa Bay 3-1 on Sunday in the teams' season finales, earning the Red Sox third place ahead of the Rays in the AL East.
The giant flying Joro spider was nowhere to be found in Boston on Thursday.
A Joro spider has made it to Massachusetts. The giant, venomous arachnid was spotted in Boston's Beacon Hill neighborhood.
Southern yellowjackets, considered a more aggressive species, have been observed in Massachusetts.
A case deciding who gets to keep the ring when an engagement breaks down is being argued before the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court.
A pair of siblings from Massachusetts are officially "Lucky for Life."